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December 2012 - January 2013

Inside this issue: Shofar Soundings

SaturdayDecember 15, 2012

10:00 a.m.

T o tS h a b b a t

Followed by Snack & Activity(See page 2 for details)

FridayDecember 14, 2012

5:45 p.m. Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m.

R o c k S h a b b a tWith Birthday Blessings

No Shabbat Dinner

9:30 a.m.Sichat Torah (Torah Discussion)

10:30 a.m.Service-in-the-Round

5:30 p.m.C h a n u k a h

D i n n e rWith Games & Activities

Upcoming in JanuarySaturday, January 19th ............................................ Potluck Dinner

(A Joint Brotherhood/Sisterhood Event on page 9)

Monday, January 21st ................... Martin Luther King, Jr. March(See page 4)

Friday, January 25th ..................... Erev Tu B’Shevat Seder Service(See page 15)

10 a.m. - 12 noon Sisterhood’sKid’s Chanukah SaleDuring Religious School Hours

(See page 8 for details)

Dan Nichol ConcertsSaturday, December 1st8:00 p.m.Havdalah & House Concert

Saturday, December 8, 2012


C a s t i n g C a l l P r e m i e r E v e n tSaturday, December 15, 2012


11:00 a.m.Kehal Kodesh Concert

Open to the Public


Sunday, December 2rd

From the Rabbi’s Desk ............................ 2~Re-Dedication at Chanukah~

Chanukah Dinner & RSVP .................... 3Saturday, December 8, 2012

From our Rabbinic Intern ...................... 4~Saturday Learning Opportunities~

Martin Luther King, Jr. March .............. 4Dan Nichols Concert .............................. 5From Our Board President .................... 5

Fifty years ago and why it matters today. . .Kehal Kodesh ........................................... 6

~Another Step in Life’s Journey~Kehal Kodesh ........................................... 7

~Shehecheyanu~WRJ/Sisterhood ....................................... 8Night at the Theater ................................ 9Brotherhood ............................................. 9Birthdays & Anniversaries ................... 12

PlusWelcome New Members &Mazal TovCondolences ........................................... 13Casting Call Premier ............................ 13

An Adult EventA Special Thanks ................................... 13Environmental Committee.................. 14

~One Person’s Vision~Ritual Committee .................................. 15Save The Date: ........................................ 15

Erev Tu B’Shevat Seder ServiceLibrary Update ....................................... 15

~New Additions to Our Collection~Consecration 2012/5773 ...................... 17Mitzvah Opportunities ........................ 18Tribute Funds ......................................... 19Liturgical Calendar ............................... 20

September 2010

Where you are valued...

Join the smiling faces of Tot Shabbat

8501 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236 ~ Phone: 513-891-9900 ~ Fax: 513-891-0515 ~ www.rockdaletemple.org...and values matter!Where you are valued...

Friday, 5:30 p.m.January 11, 2013

Tot Shabbat ServiceWith PreK-K-1st Grade ParticipationFollowed by Tot Shabbat Dinner

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.December 15, 2012

Tot Shabbat ServiceFollowed by Snack & Activities

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F r o m t h e R a b b i ’ s D e s k~Re-Dedication at Chanukah~

December brings with it long nights and dark days. We greet the

solstice, the “shortest day” of the year and we banish the darkness on the 25th of Kislev with the lights of our menorahs. December also brings with it change. The solstice also marks the time when daylight hours will begin to increase. The changes of the seasons, the tilt of the earth are constants each year. The one thing we can always count on being the same is that there will always be change!

As we move into December, our congregation will experience some changes as well. Our Educator/Administrator, Margaret Friedman-Vaughan, will continue in a leadership role at Rockdale Temple as our Administrator. From January to May, our Religious School will be ably led by Alexia Kadish, a talented educator and committed and compassionate woman (see her article in this bulletin as well as Margaret’s). Beginning July 1, Meredith Kahan will direct Kehal Kodesh, our

Religious School, as part of her new role as Assistant Rabbi/

Educator. And some change has already begun as Adult Education now falls under my purview.

I want to take this opportunity to personally thank Margaret for her passion for our Religious

School over the past 8 ½ years. She has led the school

with great compassion and dedication. She is personally

responsible for having re-built our school from small classes in 2004 to a robust and vibrant program in 2012. Margaret has kept the focus on teaching Jewish values and uplifting students. She has worked personally with all of our children and met each family where they are. Margaret has been a role model in living a life committed to Judaism. In addition, Margaret has supported my goals for our community’s religious education and has fostered creativity among our teachers. I am grateful for the light of learning that Margaret has shared with our Holy Congregation.

As our congregation meets these changes, I know we are all grateful that Margaret will still be a part of our Rockdale family and will be devoting her talents to the future health and sustainability of our sacred community. I also know that as one chapter ends and another begins for Kehal Kodesh, the Religious School of Rockdale Temple that we will build on the foundation that Margaret has set and grow from strength to strength. I am confident (even though I don’t like change much) that our leadership has planned for a positive future for our congregation.

We light our menorahs and embrace change and light. We celebrate Chanukah—the holiday of re-dedication. We re-dedicate ourselves to our traditions and continue in the spirit of this festival as a proud Jewish community. We re-dedicate ourselves to our community, participating and bringing light to others. We re-dedicate ourselves to our future as a Holy Congregation.

Rabbi Sigma Faye Coran

...and values matter!

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C h a n u k a h D i n n e r & R S V PSaturday, December 8, 2012

Menu

Chanukah DinnerChanukah DinnerSaturday, December 8, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.

Amberley Room, Mayerson JCC

DJs: George & Lori ZahnZahnadu Productions

Games, Dreidels, & More!

Holiday Tzedakah Project:Collect books, toys and wrapping paper

We need your help making homemade latkes;contact Reeda Miracle at [email protected].

Tear off RSVP

Saturday, December 8, 2012, 5:30 p.m. at Mayerson JCCRSVP by December 5, 2012

Name: Phone:

Number of Adults: $12.50 eachNumber of Children ages 4 to 12: $ 6.00 eachNumber of Children ages 3 & under: FreeFamily Maximum $36.00; Total Amount Enclosed: $

Please make checks payable to:

Rockdale TempleMail to: 8501 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236 513-891-9900 fax: 513-891-0515

Eggplant ParmesanVegetarian Option

Homemade Latkes

Fried Apples

Boneless Breast of ChickenServed with a Raspberry Glaze

Chicken NuggetsFor Children

Variety of GreensWith Mandarin Oranges, Dried Cranberries

and Choice of Dressing

Seasoned Green Beans

September 2010

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Funding for our Rabbinic Intern is made possible by a special grant from the SEED Program. Our thanks to the

Jewish Federation of Cincinnatifor making this position possible.

F r o m o u r R a b b i n i c I n t e r n~Saturday Learning Opportunities~

An initiative of the Jewish Federationof Cincinnati

“…But the study of Torah is equal to them all because it leads to them all.” (Babylonian Talmud, Peah 1:1)

This month, I’d like to alert you two

exciting opportunities for learning and growth here at Rockdale Temple. These opportunities are not new, however… they are Sichat Torah, our weekly Torah study, and Shabbat morning services!

Every Shabbat, we hold hour-long morning services starting at 10:30am. This is a unique moment for prayer each week, as a small but dedicated group of congregants meets to sing, worship, and hear the words of Torah together. There are a few things about Saturday morning services that I think make these worship opportunities unique. First, we pray in the board room chapel area, sitting in a circle. This allows the group to feel like a community, and to truly hear each other as we pray. Second, every person attending

services has the opportunity to participate in the Torah

service, whether by making an aliyah to the

Torah and saying the blessings over the reading, lifting or dressing the Torah, or even reading the Haftarah selection for the week (in English,

of course)! Finally, these Saturday morning

services allow us all to become more familiar with our

liturgy, various musical traditions, and new(er) prayerbook, Mishkan T’filah. Saturday morning Shabbat worship is a wonderful way to connect with the community, God, and our Jewish tradition.

What may be less familiar to our Temple community is Sichat Torah, our Shabbat morning Torah study. Our study is held from 9:30 to 10:30 each Saturday morning, and is even accompanied by bagels, coffee, and tea! Torah study follows a Parashat HaShavua (portion of the week) format, meaning that each Shabbat morning, we study the assigned Torah portion for

the week. The facilitator of Sichat Torah (usually me, but often Rabbi Coran or even a congregational lay leader!) will bring the text of the Torah portion to the group along with interesting commentaries, related current events, and pertinent questions. Our discussion is always lively, fascinating, and thought-provoking. Even though many participants have been involved in Sichat Torah for years, others are brand new to the study- no experience is required, just an interest in Torah!

I hope that you will join me in prayer and study on Shabbat mornings. Feel free to participate in Sichat Torah, Shabbat services, or both! Come every week or just try it out! These opportunities are open to all in our congregation. I look forward to welcoming new faces to our Shabbat morning observance, and I know that together we will continue to grow and learn as a community.

Meredith Kahan Rabbinic Intern

Club 456, Rak Noar & YGOR Members & FamilyMartin Luther King, Jr. March

From the Freedom CenterMonday, January 21, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. ............................................ Meet at Rockdale Temple10:00 a.m. ............................ Depart for the Freedom Center10:45 a.m. ...................................................................March from

Freedom Center to Fountain Square.11:15 a.m. ...................................................... Interfaith Service

Followed by March to Music Hall 12:30 p.m. .......................................................................................................Lunch at

Carew Tower Food Court 1:30 p.m. .................................................................. Return to Rockdale Temple

Families who wish to attend the Commemorative Program at Music Hall

From 12:00-2:00May Meet their children at Music HallWatch your mail for flier & permission slip!

RSVP by January 16, 2013Evan Souliere, Club 456 Coordinator, (413) 244-3744, [email protected]

Alexia Kadish, Interim Director of Education, (513) 476-5757, [email protected] Kahan, YGOR Advisor, (513) 376-7669, [email protected]


join in an intimateexperience with

havdalah & house

at the home ofRabbis Sissy Coran & Matthew Kraus

call 513-891-9900or email [email protected]

to RSVP and foradditional information

dan nichols

adults only

december 1stsaturday

8:00 pm

concert

sunday

Dan Nichols has becomeone of the most

beloved and influentialJewish contemporary musicians

in North American.His music appeals to the

spirit and makes Jewish traditionaccessible to young & old.

all are welcome!

join with Rockdale’s Kehal Kodesh Religious School

in concertdan nichols

11:00 amdecember 2nd


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F r o m O u r B oa r d P r e s i d e n tFifty years ago and why it matters today. . .

Pope Paul VI opened The Second Vatican Council exactly fifty years

ago—October 1962. Why do I choose this topic for discussion in an article addressed to a Reform Jewish Congregation?

Understand that Vatican II as it’s commonly known was nothing less than a shocking event in the Roman Catholic Church—it was the first ecumenical council in nearly a hundred years. While much of what came from Vatican II directly affected the religious practices of those in the Church, perhaps the most dramatic statements involved how the Church would view and interact with other faiths. Georgetown University Professor John O’Malley describes the overall theme as one of reconciliation—allowing Catholics to pray with other Christian denominations and encouraging friendship with non-Christian faiths.

Growing up in a predominately Catholic community, the years following Vatican II were nothing less than dramatic. Our small synagogue was a fixture just across from the town’s post office—itself already more than fifty years old, yet a mystery to most Catholics in the community. School groups almost immediately wanted to visit the synagogue. Without a fulltime Rabbi, tour duty fell to congregants. My mother, Helen, did many of these tours and I still have vivid memories of parents often being far more interested than the students they chaperoned. The questions—sometimes mildly humorous to a young child---were always genuine.

Imagining similarities to their own churches, many were

fascinated to see the Torah scrolls as they were able to stand on the bimah and view the handwritten Hebrew lettering. These tours and other interfaith activities created

opportunities to dispel myths and correct

misunderstandings.

The dialogue between Catholics and Jews took place at

many levels and we now have a richer understanding of one another. It is now routine for the Catholic schools to bring classes to our synagogues. And, we have a rich and mutually rewarding relationship with the region’s premier Jesuit University that included last spring’s emotional presentation by Elie Wiesel. The groundbreaking exhibit that chronicles Pope John Paul II and his relationship with Jewish people is now back at Cincinnati at the Skirball Museum at Hebrew Union College. Just two examples of dialogue that might have never happened prior to Vatican II.

The ritual changes brought about by Vatican II are now broadly taken for granted. Catholics struggle with other challenges leaving some both in and outside the Church to question whether today’s Church still embraces some of the more progressive ideas introduced fifty years ago. As Jews,--particularly Reform Jews-- we should take a moment to remember and applaud the messages of tolerance and ecumenical acceptance.

Steven Acermann Board President

Dan Nichols ConcertDecember 1st & 2nd

September 2010



K e h a l K o d e s h~Another Step in Life’s Journey~

Birth is a beginning and death is a destination, but life is a journey…

So begins the prayer that is familiar to all of us in

our High Holy Day liturgy, and those of you who know me, know that I am all about the journey, that I truly believe life is a series of journeys, that various people join us for parts of the journey, some of the parts are more difficult than others, sometimes we take a wrong turn and have to retrace our steps—the parallels are numerous. A journey is defined as “the act of traveling from one place to another,” as such I am taking poetic license with the term and including “traveling” to include spiritual, emotional and psychological traveling.

I came to Rockdale Temple as Director of Life Long Learning in June 2004. Before I even arrived, I was asked to also serve as Temple Administrator, a role I was assured would not detract from my primary duties as Educator and one which, if we deemed it was necessary, would be temporary. Well, life often being what it is, has a way of setting its own course (i.e. journey); the position evolved into a dual-role that has continued for more than eight years. Last year after much thought and prayer I made the difficult decision to pursue the role of Temple Administrator instead of Director of Life Long Learning—a choice that took many people by surprise. My journey has taken me to the place where I know that this is the right decision for me and for my husband, who has lovingly and patiently allowed me to pursue my

dreams while he has put many of his on hold. Journeys

are about being able to listen to the wisdom of the voices of those who have gone before you, of learning from their experiences, of hearing what is often not spoken out loud,

and of discerning what is contained within the

silences.

As I look forward to my future at K.K. Bene Israel, I look back

with pride and humility. I am proud of what we have accomplished over the past eight years: We have gone from Rockdale Temple Religious School to Tzur Shalom to Kehal Kodesh. I am grateful to Rabbi Coran for her leadership, friendship, and guidance throughout the years. We have been led by the most capable Presidents—Gary Heldman, Mike Friedman, Susan Sherman, Barry Gibberman, Mark Schaengold and now Steven Ackermann. We have had amazing Rabbinic Interns and HUC students, fabulous teachers—really, they are the foundation of the school—and parents who are caring and dedicated to their children having a Jewish education. We are a loving community that warmly embraces everyone who walks in the door. I am honored that you have allowed me to share your most intimate moments and be present for so many of your most important lifecycle events. I will always treasure these experiences.

While I won’t be here on Sunday mornings, I will still be part of the fabric of K.K. Bene Israel. I will be working with our Membership team, with Social Action and Outreach, with individual families, with PJ Library, and

of course with all of the Administrative minutiae. You may be wondering what will happen to Kehal Kodesh—in fact, I probably should have begun with that—you will be in great hands for the remainder of the year. Alexia Kadish, our school Librarian, and mother of Zakary, Ethan and Elyse, will be taking over the remainder of the school year as our interim director. She is uniquely qualified for this role—she calls herself a “bridge” as she has served between teachers/directors in the past, most recently at Rockwern Academy. I know you will find Alexia to be thoughtful, wise, and patient as she slides into her new role. Rabbi Coran, Meredith and I have been working with Alexia all year to make sure we have a smooth, seamless transition. Alexia will take a more public role during the month of December, making announcements, being more visible, answering questions, sending out the newsletter, getting to know parents’ names (she already knows most of the kids), and generally acquainting herself with the administrative aspects of being the educator.

Please feel free to talk to either of us if you have concerns about your child/ren; we want to make certain that all of our students’ needs are addressed and that all of our parents are comfortable. Change is never easy, we are creatures of habit and we are most comfortable when things stay the same. Sometimes however, we need to change, we need to grow and stretch; we need to give ourselves permission to take a chance when the still, small voice within us propels us forward. Thank you for your faith in me and for opening your hearts to me. Hazak, hazak, v’nithazek—may we go from strength to strength.

L’Shalom

Margaret Friedman-Vaughan Director of Education


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Baruch atah adonai eloheinu melech ha’olam shehecheyanu v’kiy’manu v’higyanu lazman hazeh.

Blessed are You, our G-d, Creator of time and space, who has supported us, protected us, and brought us to this moment.

Ask anybody in my family and they will concur that the Shechehyanu is, hands down,

my favorite blessing. A blessing of thanksgiving, not only do we say it to usher in the holidays, but it is a blessing that I try to find at least one opportunity to recite each day. Most recently, I have found myself saying this blessing on seeing the beautiful changes in leaves, when in attendance as a friend’s son becomes a bar mitzvah, and (somewhat reluctantly) while sitting beside my oldest son as he learns to drive.

I will even have the occasion to say a “shehecheyanu” when I begin my duties as interim director of education at Kehal Kodesh in January. When first asked to consider this short-term assignment—to serve as the bridge between Margaret and

Meredith—I was honored to be given the opportunity and saw it as a new challenge to experience.

A little bit about myself…I have been in education for the last 20 years, in some avenue or another. Years ago, as I was working toward my teaching credential at California State University, Sacramento, I began teaching Hebrew and Sunday School, something I have continued to do from one congregation to another over the last 20 years. In doing this I have grown in so many ways: “Jewishly,” spiritually, as well as being able to learn along with my students. One thing that has remained constant is my passion for reaching out to a classroom of students who are eager (well, most of the time…) to be engaged and to contribute to their learning adventure.

I look forward to the coming months as a way to get to know better the families who comprise our wonderful Religious School, and to have the opportunity to grow in yet another dimension. I thank Margaret Friedman-Vaughan for her years of dedication to Rockdale Temple’s Religious School and I wish her all the best in the future!

B’Shalom,

Alexia Kadish Interim Direcotr of Education

K e h a l K o d e s h~Shehecheyanu~

The Naming of Our Camel:Mayim Maca B

5th/6th GradeFamily Education

God Talk: Exploring Our Relationship with God

Kehal Kodesh Religious School

~October 14, 2012~

September 2010



W R J / S i s t e r h o o dDecember-January Updates

Teresa Ames & Alison AuerbachSisterhood Co-Presidents

December Mitzvah Opportunities:

Annual Chanukah Mitzvah (now through December 16)

An annual event at Rockdale, and a wonderful way for families to help those in need in our community, we collect personal care items and kosher food for the kosher food pantry. Look for the barrel by the main entrance.

Ronald McDonald House December 25, 10 am – 2 pm (even earlier if you want!)

Everyone’s welcome to join Barrie Kraus, Robin Collins, many sisterhood members and their families as we prepare a holiday meal for the residents of the Ronald McDonald house, a home for families with a child at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital due to serious illness.

December & January Events:SUNDAY, December 2, 10 a.m.–

Short meeting followed up KIDS CHANUKAH SALE (prior to Dan Nichols Concert).

SATURDAY, December 8, 5:30 p.m. Temple Chanukah Dinner – look for information on page 3.

THURSDAY, December 20, 7:30 p.m. Women’s Book Club. Contact Temple office/ Meg Ackermann for current selection and more information.

SUNDAY, January 6, 10:15 a.m.– Sisterhood meeting. Recap of the year so far, upcoming events and your input for this spring and next year.

SATURDAY, January 19, 6:30 p.m. – Joint Brotherhood and Sisterhood Potluck – see attached flyer.

RSVP’S ALREADY BEING ACCEPTED FOR JOINT BROTHERHOOD SISTERHOOD Night at the Theater, March 2. See details on the next page.


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B r o t h e r h o o dDecember-January Updates

Blood Drive

The people at Hoxworth were thrilled with the

number of Rockdale congregants who showed up for this year’s Mitzvah Palooza Blood Drive!

Last year, we had 23 people sign-up to donate... this year we had 30!

We even had two members of our youth group sign-up to donate. Wow!

It’s back! Joint

Brotherhood & SisterhoodNight at the Theater

Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

(Not recommended for childrendue to adult themes)

Ticket price: $32(or less if we qualify for a group rate)

Reserve your space now!RSVP to [email protected].

We’re also aware of at least three adult members of

our Temple who donated blood for the first time!

Brotherhood and Sisterhood would like to thank our entire Temple family for stepping-up and

making a difference in the lives of others.

Maimonides said the second highest form of

mitzvot is to give anonymously to unknown recipients.

Everyone who participated in the blood drive did just that!

Thank you for your kindness!

Darryl Dick Brotherhood President

Teresa Ames & Alison Auerbach Sisterhood Co-presidents

N i g h t a t t h e T h e a t e r

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5:45 p.m.Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m.Shabbat Service

With Anniversary Blessings& Choir Singing

Chanukah~8th Candle~9:30 a.m.Sichat Torah(Torah Discussion)10:00 a.m.Tot Shabbat Service

Followed bySnack & Activities

10:30 a.m.Service-in-the-Round

9:30 a.m.Sichat Torah(Torah Discussion)10:30 a.m.Service-in-the-Round

9:30 a.m.Kehal Kodesh Religious School10 a.m. - 12 noonReligious SchoolChanukah Shop11:00 a.m.Dan Nichols

In Concert7:00 p.m.Kulanu (CRJHS)

Temple Sholom


Chanukah~7th Candle~5:45 p.m.Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m.Rock Shabbat Service

With Birthday BlessingsNo Shabbat Dinner

Chanukah~1st Candle~

9:30 a.m.Sichat Torah(Torah Discussion)10:30 a.m.Service-in-the-Round5:30 p.m.Chanukah Dinner

With Games & ActivitiesAmberely Room

Chanukah~2nd Candle~

9:30 a.m.Kehal Kodesh Religious School10:15 p.m.Brotherhood Program7:00 p.m.Kulanu (CRJHS)

Temple Sholom

Chanukah~3rd Candle~

Soup Kitchen Cooking

9:30 a.m.Kehal KodeshReligious School10:30 a.m.Environmental Committee7:00 p.m.Kulanu (CRJHS)

Temple Sholom

4:30 p.m.Hebrew School

Chanukah~4th Candle~4:30 p.m.Hebrew School7:00 p.m.Choir Rehearsal

Brotherhood Cedar Village

Breakfast & Sisterhood

RMH Mitzvah Dinner

No Hebrew School

Temple Office Closed

Soup Kitchen Cooking

No Kehal KodeshReligious School

No Kulanu (CRJHS)

No Kehal KodeshReligious School

No Kulanu (CRJHS)

7:00 p.m.Rak Limud:Adult Education

Bringing the Dead Sea Scrolls Alive withRabbi Matthew Kraus

Chanukah~5th Candle~

4:30 p.m.Hebrew School7:00 p.m.Choir Rehearsal

Chanukah~6th Candle~

7:30 p.m.Women’s Book Club

Library



7:00 p.m.Board Meeting

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Erev Tu B’Shevat

Confirmation TripNFTY Kallah

5:45 p.m.Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m.Erev Tu B’ShevatSeder Service

With Anniversary Blessings& Choir SingingFollowed byTu B’ShevatKiddush


5:30 p.m.Tot Shabbat Service

With PreK-K-1st Grade Class ParticipationFollowed byTot Shabbat Dinner


5:45 p.m.Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m.Rock Shabbat Service

With Birthday BlessingsFollowed byShabbat Dinner

Tu B’ShevatConfirmation Trip

NFTY Kallah


Confirmation TripNFTY Kallah

9:30 a.m.Kehal Kodesh Religious School

With 2nd-3rd Grade Family Education

10:15 a.m.Brotherhood Program7:00 p.m.Kulanu (CRJHS)

Wise Temple

9:30 a.m.Kehal Kodesh Religious School

With 6th Grade Family Education

10:30 a.m.Environmental Committee Meeting7:00 p.m.Kulanu (CRJHS)

Temple Sholom

4:30 p.m.Hebrew School7:00 p.m.Choir Rehearsal



9:00 a.mLight Breakfast9:30 a.m.Kehal Kodesh Religious School10:15 a.m.Sisterhood Meeting

No Kulanu (CRJHS)

No Kehal Kodesh Religious School

No Kulanu (CRJHS)

4:30 p.m.Hebrew School7:30 p.m.Ritual Committee Meeting

4:30 p.m.Hebrew School7:00 p.m.Board Meeting

4:30 p.m.Hebrew School

9:30 a.m.Sichat Torah(Torah Discussion)10:30 a.m.Service-in-the-Round6:30 p.m.Joint Brotherhood/ Sisterhood Pot Luck Dinner

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

9:00 a.m.Club 456, Rak Noar & YGOR

Meet at Temple to Participate in MLK March

Confirmation Trip

No Hebrew School

Temple Office Closed

September 2010



Adult Birthdays are listed every five years starting with the 40th birthday and for all members who have reached the age of 75. “Children of the Temple” are those who are 18 years old & younger.

B i r t h d a y s & A n n i v e r s a r i e s

Anniversaries are listed every five years starting with the 10th anniversary. All anniversaries of 50 years and over are recognized.

AnniversariesBirthdays

Welcome New Members

Adults of December 1 ..... Lee Rozin 2 ..... Esther Silverman 2 ..... Lillian Zanger 5 ..... Chris Malhotra 6 ..... Bernie Dave 6 ..... Marion Levy 10 ..... Ruth Coppel 10 ..... Cindy Emmer 10 ..... Liza Feldman 11 ..... Suzanne Dunbar 11 ..... Edward Levy 11 ..... Israel Lichtenstein 11 ..... Karen Zanger 12 ..... Trudy Dekaney 13 ..... Debbie Loewenstein 14 ..... O.J. Cohen 19 ..... John Altshool 19 ..... Irvin Bisnov 19 ..... Eleanor Cohen 19 ..... Ken Venick 21 ..... Julie Whayne 22 ..... Lynda Monahan 25 ..... Bill Roberts 27 ..... Estelle Finkelman 30 ..... Jeanne Goldberg 31 ..... Bette Karpen

Children of December 2 ..... Benjamin Fryxell~18 years old 2 ..... Matthew Wagner~13 years old 4 ..... Julia Mattis~16 years old 4 ..... Rebecca Peters~13 years old 6 ..... Claire Seid~18 years old 9 ..... Sydney Cropper~12 years old 14 ..... Sammy Maltz~4 years old 16 ..... Austin Dick~15 years old 18 ..... Jason Berry~12 years old 18 ..... Sam DeFalco~4 years old 29 ..... Joe Shapiro~10 years old 30 ..... Matthew Auerbach~16 years old 30 ..... Elianah Cohen~10 years old 30 ..... Emma Cohen~10 years old 31 ..... Alison Epstein~8 years old

December Anniversaries 18 ..... Ralph & Frances Lowenstein~57th 21 ..... Donald & Rita Newman~66th 23 ..... Seymour & Phyllis Gold~56th 25 ..... Ayzik & Liza Feldman~58th 29 ..... Edward & Nancy Rosenthal~55th

January Anniversaries 5 ..... Howard & Shirma Revelson~66th 26 ..... Edward & Leah Levy~55th

Adults of January 3 ..... Susan Peskin 12 ..... Marilyn Reichert 14 ..... Seymour Gold 16 ..... Carl Gutmann 18 ..... Susan Stern 20 ..... Richard Friedman 22 ..... Howard Goldberg 22 ..... Sherri Tieger 23 ..... Morton Schwartz 23 ..... Marjory Wyler 25 ..... Viola Glassmann 26 ..... Ana Bunis 28 ..... Helen Ackermann

Children of January 3 ..... Nathan Cohen~8 years old 7 ..... Max Frankel~14 years old 8 ..... Barry Waxler~8 years old 8 ..... Sophie Wiles~7 years old 10 ..... Dani Grossman~5 years old 13 ..... Adam O’Koon~6 years old 14 ..... Charlie Heldman~18 years old 16 ..... Maggie Rubenstein~5 years old 19 ..... Liam Dunkelman~4 years old 19 ..... Ellie Friedman~7 years old 24 ..... Phoebe Rubenstein~7 years old

Tony & Steph DeFalcoand their children

Sam & Brie

Bob Altbaier & Cathy Kobel

on their marriageOctober 14

Judith Feinbergon the marriage of her son

Benjamin Feinberg-Gerner to Jacob Somerson

October 14

Elaine & Alan Fishmanon the marriage of their daughter

Amy Fishman to Jonathan KurzOctober 20

Sarah Winston & Dan Bushon their marriage

November 3

Mazal Tov


SaturdayDecember 15

Casting call:Looking for members 50-65 Perfect for singles and empty-nesters who are interested in dinners, schmoozing, and Jewish camaraderie.

to celebrate Chanukah.For reservations or more

information contact:

Barbara Turner-Michaelson821-4028

or the

Temple Office891-9900

Premiereventwill be

Welcome to Cedar Village. We are a retirement community located in Mason, Ohio, featuring 105 independent and assisted living apartments and 162 healthcare beds. Formed by the merger of two longtime Cincinnati Jewish nursing homes, Cedar Village opened its doors in March 1997.

It’s about caring. It’s at the core of everything we do. It’s the gentle touch of a hand, the soft words of comfort. It’s reaching out to steady and support, to encourage and console. It’s the hallmark of all that we do at Cedar Village.

Cedar Village Retirement Community5467 Cedar Village Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040

Telephone 513.754.3100, Fax 513.336.3174www.cedarvillage.org

• Driving Assessment Program• Cedar Village Home Care• Independent and Assisted Living• Rehabilitation After Hospitalization• Nursing Care• Specialized Dementia Care

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Welcome to Cedar Village. We are a retirement communitylocated in Mason, Ohio, featuring 105 independent and assistedliving apartments and 162 healthcare beds. Formed by the mergerof two longtime Cincinnati Jewish nursing homes, Cedar Villageopened its doors in March 1997.

It’s about caring. It’s at the core of everything we do. It’s thegentle touch of a hand, the soft words of comfort. It’s reaching outto steady and support, to encourage and console. It’s the hallmarkof all that we do at Cedar Village.

Enrichment.

Cedar Village Retirement Community, 5467 Cedar Village Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040Telephone 513.754.3100, Fax 513.336.3174, www.cedarvillage.org

• Driving Assessment Program• Cedar Village Home Care• Independent and Assisted Living

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• Rehabilitation After Hospitalization• Nursing Care• Specialized Dementia Care

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C o n d o l e n c e s

to the friends & family of

Doris Berman Farberdevoted mother of

Barry & Madeline Bermanbeloved grandmother of

Sherri & Mark Hagemanloving great-grandmother of

Emily & Grace Hageman

James W. Mathewscherished brother of

Mary-Bob & Jack Rubenstein

Casting Call PremierSaturday, December 15, 2012

A Special Thanks:Meg Ackermann

Change seems to be in the air this year, and while we have made it clear that neither of

us really likes change, it goes with the territory—people’s needs change, the circumstances of our lives change, our paths take us different places. Part of our transition this winter involves the departure of our intrepid Membership and Dues Coordinator, Meg Ackermann, at the end of December. We want to thank Meg for her invaluable assistance in all aspects of our Membership management—recruitment, engagement, and retention and for having ongoing sensitive conversations with our members. Meg’s commitment to our Temple, even before she became a paid employee, was obvious from the moment she and Steve joined Rockdale in 2005.

We thank Meg for her service to our congregation and we appreciate her and the gifts she has shared with us the past six years: her wit and wisdom, her compassion and kindness, her accounting and financial skills, and her willingness to do whatever task we have in mind and for bringing much needed laughter into the office. Before Meg was on staff, she was a volunteer in our office, so we look forward to her continuing to assist us in various volunteer capacities. And, since Steve is still President of the Board, we know she will not be going far, except perhaps for more frequent trips to Dallas to see a certain grandchild. Thanks Meg—you are welcome to stop in and help stuff envelopes or bring us pizza anytime you like!

With profound gratitude,

Rabbi Sigma Coran &

Margaret Friedman-Vaughan

September 2010


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E n v i r o n m e n t a l C o m m i t t e e~One Person’s Vision~

I tell young people this is the 50th anniversary of the book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson and they respond they never

heard of the author or the book. Yet Rachel Carson forever changed the course of history!

Rachel Carson (1907-1964) earned her Master’s degree in Marine Biology from Johns Hopkins University. Her book focused attention on the decline of bird populations related to chemical pesticides and herbicides. She argued that “contamination of man’s total environment” with chemicals that accumulate in the tissues of plants and animals and humans alter genetic structure, thus presenting the first scientific argument that man-made pesticides may cause cancer in humans.

Industry fought back, labeling her as a crazy hysterical woman who loved birds, and bunnies.

But the public read her book and President John F. Kennedy listened. Federal and state investigations were launched to verify her claims. Carson’s well documented book empowered the people to organize grass roots movements against toxic pollution resulting from chemicals routinely sprayed on communities. Scientists were forced to acknowledge they had limited understanding of unintended consequences detrimental to public health. Silent Spring resulted in an environment movement that continues today. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established in1970 for federal oversight and protection, was an outcome of pressure from grass root environmental groups. The tasks of pesticide regulation and food safety inspection were

transferred to the EPA from the Department of Agriculture balancing the benefits of chemical crop treatment with its risks. The Endangered Species Act passed in 1973 saved the American alligator, gray whale, bald eagle, peregrine falcon, and continues to protect threatened species today.

However, Carson’s job is not done. Chemical pollution is the third-ranking cause of species extinction in the U.S. after habitat destruction and the influx of alien species. Rachel Carson died of cancer in 1964.

Last month I had the pleasure of attending a lecture by Sandra Steingraber, author of

Raising Elijah, Living Downstream, and Having Faith. She is the “Rachel Carson” of our time. Through careful and sound scientific understanding she explains the perils we face daily and the lack of public policy to safeguard our health and healthy development of children. Every parent needs to read Raising Elijah to protect their children from devastating consequences such as asthma and autism. Through exploration of daily life Steingraber discovers hidden toxins that are affecting children’s health nationwide. I hope you read it!

The battle between the environmentalist and the exploiter is not over. We continue poisoning our air, water, soil, and altering the climate systems upon which we depend for survival. Carson and Steingraber are heroes, each demonstrating that the vision of one can lead many.

Joanne Gerson Environmental Committee Chair


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The Ritual Committee serves as a liaison between the congregation and the clergy. Its goals are to

promote and encourage participation in services for Shabbat and festivals and Shabbat Morning Torah discussions and services, to evaluate liturgy and music, to discuss issues raised by congregants, to understand rabbinic plans in order to explain them to congregants, and to participate in Temple activities.

Next scheduled meeting:

Tuesday, January 8th, 7:30 p.m.Fay May, [email protected]

R i t u a l C o m m i t t e e

As we dig into the winter months, a library can feel

like a more attractive place to visit---or at least more so for its printed content than for its air conditioning during the summer heat! If you visit Rockdale’s cozy library, up the stairs from the new community room, you’ll find the usual treasure trove of adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction books, but also lots of new acquisitions. Many get placed first in the display shelves and racks to catch your eye, but some have already been shelved among similar topic books. If you are curious but cannot find a book in our self-service collection, remember that they are all listed in our Card Catalogs--chests of small drawers full of cards, located right by the elevator doors. As we learned decades ago, books are searchable on the cards in both the upper children’s catalog and the lower adult catalog, by 1) the first major word in the title, 2) the author’s last name, and 3) the category of subject matter of the book. Of course, you can always contact me, using the Temple Directory, for help too!

Here are some of our best recent additions.

Children’s books:It’s a—It’s a—It’s a Mitzvah

(Suneby, Liz), Sammy Spider’s New Friend (Rouss, Sylvia), The Animated Children’s Kosher Holiday Cookbook (Peterseil, Yaacov), Brother Sun, Sister Moon: Saint Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures (Paterson, Katherine), The Shema in the Mezuzah: Listening to Each Other (Sasso, Sandy Eisenberg), Tefilat HaDerech: The Traveler’s Prayer (Buchin, Joshua), The Vanishing

Gourds: A Sukkot Mystery (Axe-Bronk, Susan), The Mitzvah

Magician (Marshall, Linda Elovitz), Emanuel and the Hanukkah Rescue (Hyde, Heide Smith), Speak Up, Tommy! (Greene, Jacqueline Dembar).

Adult books: Honest Answers

to Your Child’s Jewish Questions (Forman,

Sharon), Dough: A Memoir (Zachter, Mort), Rabbi Outcast:

Elmer Berger and American Jewish Anti-Zionism (Ross, Jack), The Many Faces of God: A Reader of Modern Jewish Theologies (Soncino Press), The Book of Blessings: New Jewish Prayers for Daily Life, the Sabbath, and the New Moon Festival (Falk, Marcia), In the Catskills: a Century of Jewish Experience in “the Mountains” (Brown, Phil), Jerusalem: the Biography (Sebag Montefiore, Simon), The Alexandria Letter (fiction, by Honig, George), Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish (Pogrebin, Abigail).

Finally, I was glad to add two books by a young woman Reform rabbi whose early years as an HUC student brought her through Rockdale’s religious school, Jamie S. Korngold. Her career has emphasized finding spiritual meaning in outdoor experience, and so she is known as “The Adventure Rabbi.” They are God in the Wilderness: Rediscovering the Spirituality of the Great Outdoors with the Adventure Rabbi and The God Upgrade: Finding Your 21st-century Spirituality in Judaism’s 5,000-year-old Tradition.

You can see from the above tiny sampling that our library speaks to many, many curiosities and personal styles of Jewishness. Come be a seeker there!

Karen Zanger Volunteer Librarian

L i b r a r y U p d a t e~New Additions to Our Collection~

S a v e T h e D a t e :

FridayJanuary 25, 2013

5:45 p.m.Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m.

Erev Tu B’ShevatSeder Service

Followed byTu B’Shevat Kiddush

Sponsored by theEnvironmental Committee

September 2010


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M i t z v a h P a l o o z a 5~Sunday, November 4, 2012~


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C o n s e c r a t i o n 2 0 1 2 / 5 7 7 3~Sunday, October 7, 2012~

Isabelle Bankin & Family

Marina & Bennett KottlerHannah Miller & FamilySienna Maltz & Family

Rachel Herzig & FamilyJackson Friedman & FamilyIsabel Epstein & Family

September 2010



Soup Kitchen

M i t z v a h O p p o r t u n i t i e s

December 16 & 23

Please volunteer and do not miss a fun Sunday with a nice group of people. Looking forward to working with you. To volunteer please call:Dolores Goldfinger891-0725

of Greater CincinnatiSeeking Volunteers

Join the Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati in the mission to change lives through reading, tutoring and

character development. Volunteers are needed for various programs, including Cincinnati Reads, Winners Walk Tall, and office help. Contact Kathy Ciarla or Sarah Cranley, at (513) 621-READ, on how you can positively impact the lives of children in the community.

The LiteracyNetwork

Tr avel Size Toiletry Items NeededY Bar or Liquid Soap

Y Shampoo & Conditioner Moisturizer/Lotion Y

Y Toothpaste Y Toothbrush Y Deodorant Y Fingernail File Y Comb Y Hair Brush

Donations for Survivors of Domestic

Violence

Jewish Hospital Needs VolunteersThe Jewish Hospital is a community faithful to its Jewish heritage and grounded in the Jewish and Catholic traditions of Service to the community. We are looking for Volunteers that would like to share their time. A minimum of 4 hours a week is the commitment. We have many opportunities in various departments to make a differ-ence! Join our team!

Contact Information: Volunteer Services PH#686-5330

Name/Names _____________________ ________________________________E-mail address __________________ Phone __________________ ______

I cannot volunteer my time, but would like to make a monetary donation of $____________________Please make checks payable to Adath Israel; IN THE MEMO, PLEASE WRITE: “IHN”

Mail to: Adath Israel, 3201 E. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236 We are trying something new this hosting week where we are in charge of getting volunteers for only one evening during the hosting week.

We have chosen Friday night December 28th.PLEASE CHOOSE THREE JOBS from the list below which interest you and mark them, ORDERING THEM IN PRIORITY from 1(1st choice) to 3 (3rd choice). First come first served basis. We will do our best to give each person his/her first choice. Please e-mail the form to Kathy Wise at [email protected], mail the form to Adath Israel, or drop it off to either Adath Israel or Rockdale Temple by December 3rd. Letters will be mailed the week of December 3rd to confirm assignments. A highly recommended training will be held Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 at 7:30 at Adath Israel (especially important for first-time volunteers).

IHN Sign-up for Rockdale Temple’s Day to Host: December 28, 2012

Dinner Hosts Consult with Food Coordinator for menu ideas, shop for ingredients, cook and serve the meal, clean up after dinner, approximately 3 PM - 6:30 PM at the synagogue. Funds may be available to underwrite these meals. If you would like to underwrite a meal, please let us know. __ Friday, December 28th

Evening Hosts (5:15 PM - 8:30 PM)Greet guests as they arrive, assist with serving dinner, eat with the guests, explain the rules, and participate in any planned activities, or converse with the guests, two adults or one family for each evening:

__ Friday, December 28th

Activity Helpers (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)Must be 13 or older unless accompanied by a parent; up to four adults or one family. Assist with planned activities and/or supervise and join in “free-play” time.

__ Friday, December 28th

Overnight HostsArrive at 8:30 PM; depart after serving and cleaning up breakfast, at approximately 7:00 AM daily and 8:00 AM on weekend mornings, two adults for each evening, preferably one man and one woman:__ Friday, December 28th

For questions or further information, contact:

Dolores Goldfinger, Rockdale Temple, at 891-0725

Please e-mail the form to Kathy Wise, [email protected]

Mail or Drop Off at Adath Israel December 3rdLetters will be mailed the week of

December 3rd to confirm assignments.


513-891-9900Call Becka Eberhart

Tribute FundHonor & RememberYour Loved �es

with a contribution toyour favorite

Rockdale Temple Office

Or make an online donation at

www.rockdaletemple.orgClick on “Donate” at the bottom of the screen.

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T r i b u t e F u n d s~Donations from October 9, 2012 - November 5, 2012~

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundGeneral Donations:

Gerry & Sally Korkin Steven & Rachel Schild

In memory of Doris Berman-Farber, beloved mother of

Barry BermanIn memory of Sidney Steinberg

Don Steinberg & Family In honor of Molly Grossmanbecoming a Bat Mitzvah

Mark & Janet Grossman Rabbi Victor & Louise Reichert FundIn memory of the Yahrzeit ofHildred Schwartz

Phil & Helene CohenHeritage of Learning Fund In honor of Marvin Kraus’s speedy recovery

Michael & Gila Naveh In honor of Chris Malhotra on her appointment to theRockdale Temple Board

Blair Tillett & Judy Lawrence

Soup Kitchen Fund General Donations:In honor of Marvin Kraus’ speedy recovery

Robert Ingberg Dolores Goldfinger

In honor of the special birthday of Eleanor Shott

O.J. & Barb Cohen In honor of Gregory Rivin becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Robert Ingberg In honor of Asher Weinstein becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Robert Ingberg Dolores Goldfinger

Ullman Fund In honor of Marvin Kraus’speedy recovery

Blair Tillett & Judy Lawrence Library Fund In honor of Asher Weinstein becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Ira & Susi Kadish Louise Reichert Flower Fund In honor of Robert Ingberg’s beautification project at Rockdale Temple

Blair Tillett & Judy Lawrence

Temple Fund General Donations:

Scott Kadish In honor of the marriage of Kevin & Katelin

Marion Rosenbaum In memory of Ann Robens

Marc & Deborah Berkson Arthur & BJ Foreman

Warner Fund In memory of Robert E. Fremont

Blair Tillett & Judy Lawrence Shabbat Nosh FundIn honor of Asher Weinstein becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Julia & Bill Weinstein In honor of the wedding of Benjamin Feinberg-Gerner & Jacob Somerson

Benjamin Feinberg-Gerner & Jacob Somerson

In honor the Bar Mitzvah of Gregory Rivin

Marina & Igor Rivin

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Send us your e-mail address for weekly Rock-mail!Affliliated with the URJ

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Sigma Faye CoranSenior Rabbi

Margaret Friedman-VaughanDirector of Education

Meredith KahanRabbinic Intern

Steven AckermannPresident

Mark N. Goldman, D.D.Rabbi Emeritus

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Cincinnati, Ohio 45236Phone: 513-891-9900

Fax: 513-891-0515e-mail: [email protected]


Friday, December 7, 2012 5:45 p.m. Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m. Shabbat ServiceSaturday, December 8, 2012Chanukah 1st Candle9:30 a.m. Sichat Torah (Torah Discussion)10:30 a.m. Service-in-the-Round5:30 p.m. Chanukah Dinner With Games & Activities

Friday, December 14, 2012 Chanukah 7th Candle5:45 p.m. Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m. Rock Shabbat Service With Birthday Blessings NO SHABBAT DINNERSaturday, December 15, 2012Chanukah 8th Candle9:30 a.m. Sichat Torah (Torah Discussion)10:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat Service Followed by Snack & Activities10:30 a.m. Service-in-the-Round

Friday, December 21, 20125:45 p.m. Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service With Anniversary Blessings & Choir SingingSaturday, December 22, 20129:30 a.m. Sichat Torah (Torah Discussion) 10:30 a.m. Service-in-the-Round

Friday, December 28, 2012 5:45 p.m. Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m. Shabbat ServiceSaturday, December 29, 20129:30 a.m. Sichat Torah (Torah Discussion)10:30 a.m. Service-in-the-Round

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Friday, January 4, 2013 5:45 p.m. Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m. Shabbat ServiceSaturday, January 5, 20139:30 a.m. Sichat Torah (Torah Discussion)10:30 a.m. Service-in-the-Round

Friday, January 11, 2013 5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service With PreK-K-1st Grade Class Participation Follow by Tot Shabbat Dinner5:45 p.m. Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service Saturday, January 12, 20139:30 a.m. Sichat Torah (Torah Discussion)10:30 a.m. Service-in-the-Round

Friday, January 18, 20135:45 p.m. Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m. Rock Shabbat Service With Birthday Blessings Followed by Shabbat DinnerSaturday, January 19, 20139:30 a.m. Sichat Torah (Torah Discussion) 10:30 a.m. Service-in-the-Round

Friday, January 25, 2013 Erev Tu B’Shevat5:45 p.m. Shabbat Nosh6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service With Anniversary Blessings & Choir SingingSaturday, January 26, 2013Tu B’Shevat9:30 a.m. Sichat Torah (Torah Discussion)10:30 a.m. Service-in-the-Round

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